Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Matt Gorski is making a strong push to begin the season on the MLB roster. Throughout camp, Gorski has begun seeing time at first base with Spencer Horwitz (wrist) sidelined, improving his defensive versatility. The Pirates are lacking a depth outfielder, and Gorski could be given the edge due to his ability to play first base. The 27-year-old has also made an impact during his first taste of the Grapefruit League. Gorski has gone deep three times through three games and held an impressive 2.429 OPS. The former second-round selection was once considered a top prospect in the Pittsburgh system but struggled during his first look at the upper levels of the minor leagues in 2023. However, Gorski got back on track last summer as he held a .257/.319/.522 line with 23 home runs in 113 games at Triple-A. If he does make the Opening Day roster, he could have value in deeper NL-only formats.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Matt Gorski has been showcasing his raw power this past week and approaching his major league debut. In his past seven games, the 26-year-old has launched five home runs and tallied 13 RBI with a .310/.333/.897 line. Across 38 total games this season with Triple-A Indianapolis, he holds a .275/.308/.603 line with nine long balls, 37 RBI, and three swiped bags. This is a significant improvement compared to the .190/.262/.414 line he posted across 15 games at Triple-A last summer. Gorski should remain on your waiver wire for now but could be worth a speculative add in deeper leagues if he is promoted to the City of Bridges later this summer.
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